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The Grand Hotel Bucharest in the capital of Romania is hosting the second event of the 2024 Grand Chess Tour. Ten strong grandmasters are set to battle in a single round-robin with a revamped classical time control. This year, the participants of the GCT will receive 120 minutes for the whole game plus 30-second increments in the two classical events of the series, the Superbet Classic and the Sinquefield Cup.

Navigating the Ruy Lopez Vol.1-3

The Ruy Lopez is one of the oldest openings which continues to enjoy high popularity from club level to the absolute world top. In this video series, American super GM Fabiano Caruana, talking to IM Oliver Reeh, presents a complete repertoire for White.

Adding to the fact that the time control means that players will never get a respite if they find themselves in time trouble, two of the round-1 games saw the contenders entering sharp positions right out of the opening.

In fact, commentator Yasser Seirawan described Fabiano Caruanas opening approach as dodgy talking to Christian Chirila after the round, Caruana responded to Seirawans comment by evaluating his position as much worse than dodgy, even close to lost. The risky strategy worked wonders for the defending champion, though, as he ended up scoring a 59-move victory over Alireza Firouzja with the black pieces.

Tied for first with Caruana is D Gukesh, who played his first classical game since his victory at the Candidates Tournament in Toronto. Much like his US colleague, Gukesh prevailed by showing resourcefulness in a complex battle to outplay his opponent, Bogdan-Daniel Deac, in a position that saw the evaluation favouring either contender at different points of the game.

The remaining three games ended drawn, with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and R Praggnanandhaa playing the longest encounter that ended peacefully. In a technical struggle, Pragg gained a pawn in the late middlegame, but Abdusattorov had enough compensation and showed good technique to keep the balance.

Results - Round 1

Check out the times on the clock incredibly, Bogdan-Daniel Deac often stood up from the board while living on increments in his game against Gukesh | Photo: Lennart Ootes

Attack like a Super Grandmaster

In this Fritztrainer: Attack like a Super GM with Gukesh we touch upon all aspects of his play, with special emphasis on how you can become a better attacking player.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Photo: Lennart Ootes

After playing his dodgy opening, Caruana found himself dealing with a sort of Kings Indian Defence structure in which Black struggles to create counterplay. But, as the defending champion later noted, Firouzja missed his chance to create a one-sided battle on move 16.

Caruana noted that 16.a4 here would completely close off the queenside, which would allow White to safely look for attacking schemes on the kingside. Black would then be stuck defending his king without many chances to create counterplay.

Instead, Firouzja went for an immediate 16.g4, and the game continued 16...Rb8 17.g5 hxg5 18.Bxg5 b5, with pawn breaks on opposite flanks of the board.

Chaos ensued. Firouzja went for a number of tactical continuations as he tried to create a deadly attack on the kingside, while the ever-resourceful Caruana showcased his calculation abilities to successfully deal with the charge.

Eventually, the battle cooled off and Black emerged with an extra pawn in a position with a closed pawn structure in the centre. Firouzja decided to offer a queen trade on move 34.

It is understandable for Firouzja to enter the queenless endgame, as it is difficult to foresee a winning plan for Black especially with Caruana having 5 minutes on the clock.

However, engines show that the position is winning for Black, and the US grandmaster patiently made progress until finding the perfect time to play the winning 53...f3

After 54.Nxf3 Kf7 55.Bg3 Black created a passer on the queenside with 55...Nxb3. Firouzja attempted desperately to muddy the waters, but Caruana continued to find good moves. The French representative resigned the game four moves later.

Alireza Firouzja smiling despite having just lost the game | Photo: Lennart Ootes

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Background:

Magnus Carlsen was born on November 30, 1990, in Tonsberg, Norway. He displayed exceptional chess talent from an early age and quickly rose through the ranks in both local and international competitions.

Career Journey:

1. Young Grandmaster: Carlsen achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 13, making him one of the youngest players to attain this prestigious rank. He continued honing his skills and aiming for higher achievements.

2. World Champion: In 2013, Carlsen captured the World Chess Championship title from Viswanathan Anand. The match showcased intense and tactical play. Carlsen successfully defended his world champion status in subsequent matches.

3. Elo Dominance* Carlsen holds the record for the highest Elo rating ever achieved by a chess player. He consistently tops the world rankings and faces tough opponents with confidence.

Playing Style:

Carlsen is known for his flexible playing style. He doesn't adhere rigidly to specific openings or strategies. Instead, he adapts well to different positions and opponents. Carlsen excels in tactical play and often finds surprising combinations on the chessboard.

Leadership:

Beyond his playing prowess, Carlsen actively promotes chess. He hosts exhibition events, gives interviews, and engages with fans on social media. Carlsen serves as an inspiration for aspiring young players dreaming of becoming world champions.

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The chess tradition of tournaments in Teplice began in 1922. In October of that year a "Chess Congress" was held there. Fourteen European chess masters took part in this tournament. Some of the world's best players of the time were missing, such as World Champion Jos Ral Capablanca, former World Champion Emanuel Lasker and future World Champion Alexander Alekhine, but twelve of the fourteen participants were among the top 25 players of the time. The participants included such famous names as Akiba Rubinstein, Siegbert Tarrasch, Geza Maroczy, Rudolph Spielmann, Ernst Grnfeld and Savielly Tartakower, with Richard Rti and Karel Treybal representing the host country.

At the end of the tournament, Rti and Spielmann shared first with 9.0/13. Rti had lost three games, but had also won eight, and he had beaten Spielmann, Tartakower and Rubinstein, who were at the top of the table. In round 6 Heinrich Wolf won the brilliancy for his win against Rti, and Tartakower received this prize for win against Maroczy in round four. Rubinstein won no less than five brilliancy prizes for his victories.

Winning the tournament was a great achievement for Spielmann. He has always impressed with his creativity and willingness to attack, but has not always been successful. Rti confirmed his impressive form by sharing first place in Teplice. Two years earlier, in 1920, he had won the tournament in Gothenburg.

Teplice 1922. Standing from left to right: 1. Borislav Kostic 2. Paul Johner 3. Karel Treybal 4. Ernst Grnfeld 5. Richard Rti 6. Friedrich Smisch 7. Rudolf Spielmann, 8. Savielly Tartakower 9.? Sitting from left to right: 1. Akiba Rubinstein 2. Geza Maroczy 3. Siegbert Tarrasch 4. ? 5. Jacgues Mieses 6. Heinrich Wolf 7. Richard Teichmann 8.?

In the following years chess tournaments were held regularly in Teplice, but it was not until 1979 that a similarly large tournament was organised. The best players in Czechoslovakia met strong international grandmasters. Jan Smejkal won the tournament, which had 15 participants, ahead of Lubomir Ftacnik and Vlastimil Hort.

Since 2006, a major open has been held in Teplice every year. This year almost 250 players took part, including over 100 title holders and 18 grandmasters. With 20 participants, Germany had the largest contingent after the hosts and India.

In a tight race for the tournament title, no fewer than six players were tied for the lead with 6.5 points going into the final round. Max Warmerdam beat Alexander Motylev in the final round, while Tin Jingyao defeated Vlastimil Babula. German grandmasters Alexander Donchenko and Frederik Svane faced each other, with Donchenko coming out on top.

In the end, Warmerdam, Tin Jingyao and Donchenko all finished first with 7.5/9, but it was Warmerdam who won the tournament on tie-break.

From left to right: Alexander Donchenko, Tin Jingyao, Max Warmerdam

Final standings

...240 players

Games

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London, 27th June 2024: The Global Chess League, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, is set for a highly anticipated second edition in London. Following the success of the first edition, the league aims to unite the world's top chess players in one of the most historic cities.

The 10-day, one-of-a-kind chess league featuring top players will take place at Friends House, located in the heart of central London, from October 3rd to 12th, 2024. Based on the feedback from fans worldwide, London was selected as the venue for this season to connect with the fast-growing fan base and enthusiasm for chess in the European region.

Photo: friendshouse.co.uk

GCL is the world's first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players competing in a unique joint team format. GCL will feature male and female chess champions competing on the same team. The league's joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being the only joint team in a professional sports league.

Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President, said, After a fantastic response to the inaugural season, we are excited to continue our mission of expanding the reach of chess worldwide and drawing in new experiences for chess fans. Tech Mahindras commitment to usher in a new era in the modern chess ecosystem is commendable, and we are confident that the second edition of the league will provide the right platform and push needed to further elevate the sport.

Through this innovative league, FIDE and Tech Mahindra aim to revolutionize the fan experience of chess through a new format and ecosystem, providing an inclusive platform for fans to support their favourite teams and stars, similar to major global sports leagues. The second edition will feature top players from around the world, including reigning world champions and rising stars, competing in a unique team format that emphasizes strategy, collaboration, and high-stakes play.

Mohit Joshi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Tech Mahindra, said, Chess and business share key values such as planning, speed, strategy, and risk management. The infusion of technology opens exciting new opportunities, transforming both fields. The Global Chess Leagues second edition creates a unique platform for the global growth of chess.

Building on the success of its first season, the league aims to further broaden the viewership base through live broadcasts, interactive fan experiences, and community engagement activities like soon to be launched Global Chess League Trophy Tour. In the tournament, the players will compete in a unique joint team format consisting of six players, including two top women chess players and a prodigy player per team. Each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.

Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson, Global Chess League Board, said, "We will continue to leverage the Global Chess League's innovative format and next-gen technologies to captivate and engage fans worldwide. The second edition is seeing unprecedented excitement from our partners and stakeholders. Together with FIDE, our vision for the league is to bring the best from the chess world."

The second season will see FIDE and Tech Mahindra collaborate to tap into the growing chess fan base, build a larger audience for chess viewing, and engage in exciting fan activities such as the ongoing all-inclusive hackathon. The hackathon engages with participants of all chess skill levels and technical expertise and collates ideas for improving the way chess is experienced, played, and consumed. Participants can propose ideas in various categories, including education, digital innovation, social impact, business, and arts, among others.

About FIDE:

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions. Constituted as a non-governmental institution, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a Global Sporting Organization in 1999.

FIDE currently has its headquarters in Lausanne, but it was initially founded in 1924 in Paris under the motto Gens una Sumus (Latin for We are one Family). It was one of the very first International Sports Federations, alongside the governing bodies of the sports of Football, Cricket, Swimming, and Auto Racing. It is now one of the largest, encompassing 201 countries as affiliate members in the form of National Chess Federations. Chess is a truly global sport nowadays, with dozens of millions of players on all continents and more than 60 million games on average played every day.

More information: fide.com

Contact: press@fide.com

About Tech Mahindra:

Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 145,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, Tech Mahindra provides a full spectrum of services, including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design services, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiatives Terra Carta Seal in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies. For more information on how TechM can partner with you to meet your scale at speed imperatives, please visit techmahindra.com, connect with us on techmahindra.com

For more information on Tech Mahindra, please contact: Abhilasha Gupta, Head - Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Tech Mahindra

Email: Abhilasha.Gupta@TechMahindra.com; media.relations@techmahindra.com

About Tech Mahindra Global Chess League

The Global Chess League is the world's first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all over the world competing in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra, a part of the Mahindra Group, and FIDE. The league will feature male and female chess champions competing in the same team. Playing on the popular Rapid format, the league's joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being a unique multiplayer team in the world of professional sports. In addition, the league is a one-of-its-kind live televised chess event offering fans a unique viewing experience. Tech Mahindra and FIDE will explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others.

For more information on Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, please visit: globalchessleague.com

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The second edition of the Global Chess League is all set to be hosted at Friends House, located in the heart of central London. The 10-day tournament will be held from October 3 to 12, 2024.

The Global Chess League Season 1 was hosted in Dubai and turned out to be a great success, with Triveni Continental Kings defeating upGrad Mumba Masters in the final. The final was a thrilling one as the Kings emerged on top after three stages of tie-breaks.

International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich expressed his happiness with the success of the inaugural edition and the mission to expand the sport across the globe.

The Global Chess League is hosted by FIDE and Tech Mahindra jointly with the aim of pitting the best chess players against each other. They aim to increase the audience of chess with numerous activities in the second edition.

The format of the Global Chess League is unique and engaging with a joint team format consisting of six players, including two top women chess players and a prodigy player per team. Each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.

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